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A lot of time and money

🇬🇧 UK //ə lɒt əv taɪm ənd ˈmʌni// 🇺🇸 US //ə lɑt əv taɪm ənd ˈmʌni//

Meaning of A lot of time and money

A significant quantity of time and financial resources.

In simple words: many hours and a lot of money

A lot of time and money in a sentence

• It takes a lot of time and money to build a new house.
• They invested a lot of time and money into their education.
• We spent a lot of time and money traveling this summer.

How to use A lot of time and money

Use this phrase when talking about significant resources spent. It fits most contexts, but may seem informal in very formal writing.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Think of 'a lot' as a big pile of cash and a clock with many hours.

Related words

Collocations with A lot of time and money

• save a lot of time and money
• spend a lot of time and money
• waste a lot of time and money

Synonyms for A lot of time and money

• a great deal of time and money
• plenty of time and money
• a significant amount of time and money

Opposites of A lot of time and money

• little time and money
• minimal resources

Common mistakes with A lot of time and money

• Using 'a lot' instead of 'a lot of' when referring to time and money.
• Confusing with 'much' which is incorrect in this context.
• Saying 'lots of time and money' in very formal situations.

Frequently asked questions about A lot of time and money

What does A lot of time and money mean?

many hours and a lot of money

What is the definition of A lot of time and money?

A significant quantity of time and financial resources.

How do you use A lot of time and money in a sentence?

It takes a lot of time and money to build a new house.

Can you give another example of A lot of time and money?

They invested a lot of time and money into their education.

What are synonyms for A lot of time and money?

Common alternatives include a great deal of time and money, plenty of time and money, a significant amount of time and money.

What is the opposite of A lot of time and money?

Opposite meanings include little time and money, minimal resources.

What words go with A lot of time and money?

It commonly pairs with save a lot of time and money, spend a lot of time and money, waste a lot of time and money.

What are common mistakes when using A lot of time and money?

Using 'a lot' instead of 'a lot of' when referring to time and money. Confusing with 'much' which is incorrect in this context. Saying 'lots of time and money' in very formal situations.

How do you pronounce A lot of time and money?

US: //ə lɑt əv taɪm ənd ˈmʌni//, UK: //ə lɒt əv taɪm ənd ˈmʌni//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use A lot of time and money?

Use this phrase when talking about significant resources spent. It fits most contexts, but may seem informal in very formal writing.